44 U.S. Code § 3501 - Purposes

coordinate, integrate, and to the extent practicable and appropriate, make uniform Federal information resources management policies and practices as a means to improve the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Government programs, including the reduction of information collection burdens on the public and the improvement of service delivery to the public;

improve the quality and use of Federal information to strengthen decisionmaking, accountability, and openness in Government and society;

minimize the cost to the Federal Government of the creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and disposition of information;

strengthen the partnership between the Federal Government and State, local, and tribal governments by minimizing the (7)

improve the responsibility and accountability of the Office of Management and Budget and all other Federal agencies to Congress and to the public for implementing the information collection review process, information resources management, and related policies and guidelines established under this subchapter.

A prior section 3501, added Pub. L. 96–511, § 2(a), Dec. 11, 1980 , 94 Stat. 2812; amended Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(m) [title VIII, § 811], Oct. 18, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1783–308, 1783–335, and Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(m) [title VIII, § 811], Oct. 30, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3341–308, 3341–335, related to purposes of this chapter prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 104–13.

Another prior section 3501, Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968 , 82 Stat. 1302, related to information for Federal agencies, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 96–511.

2000—Pub. L. 106–398 substituted “subchapter” for “chapter” in introductory provisions and in par. (11).

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–398 effective 30 days after Oct. 30, 2000 , see section 1 [[div. A], title X, § 1065] of Pub. L. 106–398, Oct. 30, 2000 , 114 Stat. 1654, formerly set out as an Effective Date note under former section 3531 of this title.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Act [enacting this chapter, amending section 91 of Title 13, Census, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 101 of this title] and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 1995 .

Section 3520 [now 3521] of title 44, United States Code, as amended by this Act, shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [ May 22, 1995 ].

“(1) the amendments made by this Act [enacting this chapter and amending section 91 of Title 13] shall apply to the “(A)

prior to such renewal, modification, or expiration, the chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, as in effect on September 30, 1995 .”

This chapter is popularly known as the “Paperwork Reduction Act”.

“This Act may be cited as the ‘21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act’ or the ‘21st Century IDEA’.

“(a) Requirements for New Websites and Digital Services.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 20, 2018 ], an executive “(1)

is accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d);

does not overlap with or duplicate any legacy websites and, if applicable, ensure that legacy websites are regularly reviewed, eliminated, and consolidated;

provides users of the new or redesigned website, web-based form, web-based application, or digital service with the option for a more customized digital experience that allows users to complete digital transactions in an efficient and accurate manner; and

“(b) Requirements for Existing Executive Agency Websites and Digital Services.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each executive “(1)

from among the websites and digital services listed under subparagraph (A), a prioritization of websites and digital services that require modernization to meet the requirements under subsection (a); and

an estimation of the cost and schedule of modernizing the websites and digital services prioritized under subparagraph (B).

include the information described in paragraph (1) in a publicly available report that is required under another provision of law.

“(a) Non-Digital Services.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 20, 2018 ], the “(1)

a list of non-digital services with the greatest impact that could be made available to the public through an online, mobile-friendly, digital service option in a manner that decreases cost, increases digital conversion rates, and improves customer experience; and

an estimation of the cost and schedule associated with carrying out the modernization described in subparagraph (A).

Not later than 2 years after the enactment of this Act, the head of each executive “(d) Non-Digitizable Processes.— If the head of an executive “(1)

“Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the head of each executive Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.).

“SEC. 6. CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND DIGITAL SERVICE DELIVERY. “The Chief Information Officer of each executive “(1)

coordinate and ensure alignment of the internal and external customer experience programs and strategy of the executive “(2)

coordinate and ensure, with the approval of the head of the executive section 3559 of title 44, United States Code; and

to the extent practicable, coordinate with other agencies and seek to maintain as much standardization and commonality with other agencies as practicable in implementing the requirements of this Act, to best enable future transitions to centralized shared services.

The General Services Administration shall make available under a Federal Supply Schedule the systems and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Act.

The Federal Supply Schedule described in paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable, ensure interoperability between executive agencies, compliance with industry standards, and adherence to best practices for design, accessibility, and information security.”

“Except as otherwise provided, in this title the definitions under sections 3502 and 3601 of title 44, United States Code, shall apply.

complying with the requirements of this Act [see Tables for classification] (including the amendments made by this Act), the related information resource management policies and guidance established by the Office of Management and Budget , and the relatedSecretary of Commerce ;

ensuring that the information resource management policies and guidance established under this Act by the Secretary of Commerce are communicated promptly and effectively to all relevant officials within their “(3)

Agencies shall develop performance measures that demonstrate how electronic government enables progress toward “(2)

In measuring performance under this section, agencies shall rely on existing “(3) Areas of performance measurement that agencies should consider include—

Agencies shall link their performance goals, as appropriate, to key groups, including citizens, businesses, and other governments, and to internal Federal Government operations.

ensure that the availability of Government information and services has not been diminished for individuals who lack access to the Internet; and

pursue alternate modes of delivery that make Government information and services more accessible to individuals who do not own computers or lack access to the Internet.

All actions taken by Federal departments and agencies under this Act [see Tables for classification] shall be in compliance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d).

Agencies shall sponsor activities that use “(f) Chief Information Officers.— The Chief Information Officer of each of the agencies designated under chapter 36 of title 44, United States Code (as added by this Act) shall be responsible for—

Nothing in this Act [see Tables for classification] supersedes the responsibility of an “(i) National Security Systems.—

Except as provided under paragraph (2), this title does not apply to national security systems as defined in section 11103 of title 40, United States Code.

This section, section 203, and section 214 do apply to national security systems to the extent practicable and consistent with law.

“SEC. 203. COMPATIBILITY OF EXECUTIVE AGENCY METHODS FOR USE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.

The purpose of this section is to achieve interoperable implementation of electronic signatures for appropriately secure electronic transactions with Government.

In order to fulfill the objectives of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (Public Law 105–277; 112 Stat. 2681–749 through 2681–751) [44 U.S.C. 3504 note], each Executivesection 105 of title 5, United States Code) shall ensure that its methods for use and acceptance of electronic signatures are compatible with the relevant policies and procedures issued by the “(c) Authority for Electronic Signatures.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the General Services Administration , to ensure the development and operation of a Federal bridge certification authority for digital signature compatibility, and for other activities consistent with this section, $8,000,000 or such sums as are necessary in fiscal year 2003, and such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.

“(2) Criteria.— To the extent practicable, the integrated system shall be designed and operated according to the following criteria:

The provision of Internet-based Government information and services directed to key groups, including citizens, business, and other governments, and integrated according to function or topic rather than separated according to the boundaries of “(B)

An ongoing effort to ensure that Internet-based Government services relevant to a given citizen activity are available from a single point.

Access to Federal Government information and services consolidated, as appropriate, with Internet-based information and services provided by State, local, and tribal governments.

Access to Federal Government information held by 1 or more agencies shall be made available in a manner that protects privacy, consistent with law.

There are authorized to be appropriated to the General Services Administration $15,000,000 for the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of the integrated Internet-based system for fiscal year 2003, and such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 2004 through 2007.

“(a) Individual Court Websites.— The Chief Justice of the United States, the chief judge of each circuit and district and of the Court of Federal Claims, and the chief bankruptcy judge of each district shall cause to be established and maintained, for the court of which the judge is chief justice or judge, a website that contains the following information or links to websites with the following information:

Location and contact information for the courthouse, including the telephone numbers and contact names for the clerk’s office and justices’ or judges’ chambers.

Access to the substance of all written opinions issued by the court, regardless of whether such opinions are to be published in the official court reporter, in a text searchable format.

Access to documents filed with the courthouse in electronic form, to the extent provided under subsection (c).

Any other information (including forms in a format that can be downloaded) that the court determines useful to the public.

Electronic files and docket information for cases closed for more than 1 year are not required to be made available online, except all written opinions with a date of issuance after the effective date of this section [see Effective Date note set out under section 3601 of this title] shall remain available online.

Except as provided under paragraph (2) or in the rules prescribed under paragraph (3), each court shall make any document that is filed electronically publicly available online. A court may convert any document that is filed in paper form to electronic form. To the extent such conversions are made, all such electronic versions of the document shall be made available online.

Documents that are filed that are not otherwise available to the public, such as documents filed under seal, shall not be made available online.

The Supreme Court shall prescribe rules, in accordance with sections 2072 and 2075 of title 28, United States Code, to protect privacy and security concerns relating to electronic filing of documents and the public availability under this subsection of documents filed electronically or converted to electronic form.

Such rules shall provide to the extent practicable for uniform treatment of privacy and security issues throughout the Federal courts.

Such rules shall take into consideration best practices in Federal and State courts to protect private information or otherwise maintain necessary information security.

Except as provided in clause (v), to the extent that such rules provide for the redaction of certain categories of information in order to protect privacy and security concerns, such rules shall provide that a party that wishes to file an otherwise proper document containing such protected information may file an unredacted document under seal, which shall be retained by the court as part of the record, and which, at the discretion of the court and subject to any applicable rules issued in accordance with chapter 131 of title 28, United States Code, shall be either in lieu of, or in addition to, a redacted copy in the public file.

“(v) Such rules may require the use of appropriate redacted identifiers in lieu of protected information described in clause (iv) in any pleading, motion, or other paper filed with the court (except with respect to a paper that is an exhibit or other evidentiary matter, or with respect to a reference list described in this subclause), or in any written discovery response—

“(I) by authorizing the filing under seal, and permitting the amendment as of right under seal, of a reference list that—

identifies each item of unredacted protected information that the attorney or, if there is no attorney, the party, certifies is relevant to the case; and

specifies an appropriate redacted identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item of unredacted protected information listed; and

by providing that all references in the case to the redacted identifiers in such reference list shall be construed, without more, to refer to the corresponding unredacted item of protected information.

Subject to clause (ii), the Judicial Conference of the United States may issue interim rules, and interpretive statements relating to the application of such rules, which conform to the requirements of this paragraph and which shall cease to have effect upon the effective date of the rules required under subparagraph (A).

Pending issuance of the rules required under subparagraph (A), any rule or order of any court, or of the Judicial Conference, providing for the redaction of certain categories of information in order to protect privacy and security concerns arising from electronic filing or electronic conversion shall comply with, and be construed in conformity with, subparagraph (A)(iv).

Not later than 1 year after the rules prescribed under subparagraph (A) take effect, and every 2 years thereafter, the Judicial Conference shall submit to Congress a report on the adequacy of those rules to protect privacy and security.

The Judicial Conference of the United States shall explore the feasibility of technology to post online dockets with links allowing all filings, decisions, and rulings in each case to be obtained from the docket sheet of that case.

[Amended section 303(a) of Pub. L. 102–140, set out as a note under section 1913 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.]

Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this title [see Effective Date note set out under section 3601 of this title], the websites under subsection (a) shall be established, except that access to documents filed in electronic form shall be established not later than 4 years after that effective date.

The Chief Justice of the United States, a chief judge, or chief bankruptcy judge may submit a notification to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to defer compliance with any requirement of this section with respect to the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, district, or the bankruptcy court of a district.

the online methods, if any, or any alternative methods, such court or district is using to provide greater public access to information.

To the extent that the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, district, or bankruptcy court of a district maintains a website under subsection (a), the Supreme Court or that court of appeals or district shall comply with subsection (b)(1).

“(2) Report.— Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this title [see Effective Date note set out under section 3601 of this title], and every year thereafter, the Judicial Conference of the United States shall submit a report to the Committees on Governmental Affairs and the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committees on Government Reform [now Oversight and Reform] and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives that—

contains all notifications submitted to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts under this subsection; and

enhance public participation in Government by electronic means, consistent with requirements under subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ‘Administrative Procedures Act’).

To the extent practicable as determined by the section 551 of title 5, United States Code) shall ensure that a publicly accessible Federal Government website includes all information about thatsection 552(a) of title 5, United States Code.

To the extent practicable, agencies shall accept submissions under section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code, by electronic means.

“(2) Information available.— Agency electronic dockets shall make publicly available online to the extent practicable, as determined by the “(A)

other materials that by section 553(c) of title 5, United States Code, whether or not submitted electronically.

Agencies shall implement the requirements of this section consistent with a timetable established by the Congress in the first annual report under section 3606 of title 44 (as added by this Act).

The purpose of this section is to improve the methods by which Government information, including information on the Internet, is organized, preserved, and made accessible to the public.

‘Committee’ means the Interagency Committee on Government Information established under subsection (c); and

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this title [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the “(2) Membership.— The Committee shall be chaired by the “(A) shall include representatives from—

engage in public consultation to the maximum extent feasible, including consultation with interested communities such as public advocacy organizations;

“(1) Committee functions.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Committee shall submit recommendations to the “(A) the adoption of standards, which are open to the maximum extent feasible, to enable the organization and categorization of Government information—

the definition of categories of Government information which should be classified under the standards; and

determining priorities and developing schedules for the initial implementation of the standards by agencies.

that are, as appropriate, consistent with the provisions under section 3602(f)(8) of title 44, United States Code;

defining categories of Government information which shall be required to be classified under the standards; and

determining priorities and developing schedules for the initial implementation of the standards by agencies.

“(1) Committee functions.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Committee shall submit recommendations to the “(A)

the adoption by agencies of policies and procedures to ensure that chapters 21, 25, 27, 29, and 31 of title 44, United States Code, are applied effectively and comprehensively to Government information on the Internet and to other electronic records; and

“(2) Functions of the archivist.— Not later than 1 year after the submission of recommendations by the Committee under paragraph (1), the Archivist of the United States shall issue policies—

requiring the adoption by agencies of policies and procedures to ensure that chapters 21, 25, 27, 29, and 31 of title 44, United States Code, are applied effectively and comprehensively to Government information on the Internet and to other electronic records; and

imposing timetables for the implementation of the policies, procedures, and technologies by agencies.

“(1) Standards for agency websites.— Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this title [see Effective Date note set out under section 3601 of this title], the “(A) requirements that websites include direct links to—

information made available to the public under subsections (a)(1) and (b) of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘Freedom of Information Act’);

“(A) Establishment.— Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this title [see Effective Date note set out under section 3601 of this title], the “(i)

post the directory on the Internet with a link to the integrated Internet-based system established under section 204.

develop a public domain taxonomy of subjects used to review and categorize public Federal Government websites.

“(i) a repository that fully integrates, to the maximum extent feasible, information about research and development funded by the Federal Government, and the repository shall—

“(I) include information about research and development funded by the Federal Government, consistent with any relevant protections for the information under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and performed by—

institutions not a part of the Federal Government, including State, local, and foreign governments; industrial firms; educational institutions; not-for-profit organizations; federally funded research and development centers; and private individuals; and

entities of the Federal Government, including research and development laboratories, centers, and offices; and

a brief summary describing the objective and the scientific and technical focus of the task or award;

the total amount of Federal funds expected to be provided to the task or award over its lifetime and the amount of funds expected to be provided in each fiscal year in which the work of the task or award is ongoing;

any restrictions attached to the task or award that would prevent the sharing with the general public of any or all of the information required by this subsection, and the reasons for such restrictions; and

“(ii) 1 or more websites upon which all or part of the repository of Federal research and development shall be made available to and searchable by Federal agencies and non-Federal entities, including the general public, to facilitate—

the transfer of technology among Federal agencies and between Federal agencies and non-Federal entities; and

access by policymakers and the public to information concerning Federal research and development activities.

policies to improve dissemination of the results of research performed by Federal agencies and federally funded research and development centers.

After submission of recommendations by the Committee under paragraph (3), the Congress , in the E-Government report under section 3606 of title 44 (as added by this Act).

“(5) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated for the development, maintenance, and operation of the Governmentwide repository and website under this subsection—

The purpose of this section is to ensure sufficient protections for the privacy of personal information as agencies implement citizen-centered electronic Government.

includes any information in an identifiable form permitting the physical or online contacting of a specific individual, if identical questions have been posed to, or identical reporting requirements imposed on, 10 or more “(B) Agency activities.— To the extent required under subparagraph (A), each “(i)

ensure the review of the privacy impact assessment by the Chief Information Officer, or equivalent official, as determined by the head of the “(iii)

if practicable, after completion of the review under clause (ii), make the privacy impact assessment publicly available through the website of the “(C) Sensitive information.—

Subparagraph (B)(iii) may be modified or waived for security reasons, or to protect classified, sensitive, or private information contained in an assessment.

ensure that a privacy impact assessment is commensurate with the size of the “(ii) require that a privacy impact assessment address—

what notice or opportunities for consent would be provided to individuals regarding what information is collected and how that information is shared;

whether a system of records is being created under section 552a of title 5, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ‘Privacy Act’).

require agencies to conduct privacy impact assessments of existing “(c) Privacy Protections on Agency Websites.—

what notice or opportunities for consent would be provided to individuals regarding what information is collected and how that information is shared;

the rights of the individual under section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ‘Privacy Act’), and other laws relevant to the protection of the privacy of an individual.

In this section, the term ‘identifiable form’ means any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect means.

The purpose of this section is to improve the skills of the Federal workforce in using “(b) Workforce Development.—

oversee the development of curricula, training methods, and training priorities that correspond to the projected personnel needs of the Federal Government related to “(D)

be designed to maximize efficiency, through the use of self-paced courses, online courses, on-the-job training, and the use of remote instructors, wherever such features can be applied without reducing the effectiveness of the training or negatively impacting academic standards.

Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the head of an Executive “(5) Information technology training reporting.—

An assignment described in section 3703 of title 5, United States Code, may not be made unless a program under paragraph (6) is established, and the assignment is made in accordance with the requirements of such program.

Subject to information resource management needs and the limitations imposed by resource needs in other occupational areas, and consistent with their overall workforce development strategies, agencies shall encourage employees to participate in occupational “(9) Authorization of Appropriations.—

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office of Personnel Management for the implementation of this subsection, $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2003, and such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.

For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘Executive section 3701 of title 5, United States Code (as added by subsection (c)).

[Enacted chapter 37 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.]

“(2) Report.— Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Government Accountability Office shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate a report on the operation of chapter 37 of title 5, United States Code (as added by this subsection). Such report shall include—

a recommendation as to whether such program should be continued (with or without modification) or allowed to lapse.

[Amended analysis for part III of Title 5.]

[Amended section 207 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.]

“(1) Exchange program defined.— For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘exchange program’ means an executive exchange program, the program under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, and any other program which allows for—

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Office of Personnel Management shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate a report identifying all existing exchange programs.

a brief description of the program, including its size, eligibility requirements, and terms or conditions for participation;

“(1) In general.— Not later January 1, 2003 , the Office of Personnel Management , in consultation with the Chief Information Officers Council and the Administrator of General Services, shall review and submit to the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate a written report on the following:

If no such program yet exists, recommendations as to how such a program might be designed and established.

With respect to any recommendations under subparagraph (B), how the program under chapter 37 of title 5, United States Code, might be used to help carry them out.

The report shall, for any recommended program (or improvements) under paragraph (1)(B), include the estimated costs associated with the implementation and operation of such program as so established (or estimated difference in costs of any such program as so improved).

[Amended sections 3111, 4108, and 7353 of Title 5.]

[Enacted former section 2332 of Title 10, Armed Forces.]

“(1) provide for the use of competitive procedures in the selection and award of share-in-savings contracts to—

allow appropriate regulatory flexibility to facilitate the use of share-in-savings contracts by executive agencies, including the use of innovative provisions for technology refreshment and nonstandard Federal Acquisition Regulation contract clauses.

a description of the ability of agencies to determine the baseline costs of a project against which savings can be measured; and

an independent assessment by the Comptroller General of the effectiveness of the use of share-in-savings contracts in improving the mission-related and administrative processes of the executive agencies and the achievement of “(3)

a recommendation on whether the authority to enter into share-in-savings contracts should be continued.

[Repealed section 11521 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.]

[Amended sections 11501 to 11505 of Title 40.]

[Redesignated 11522 of Title 40 as 11521 and amended headings and analysis.]

In this section, the terms ‘contractor’, ‘savings’, and ‘share-in-savings contract’ have the meanings given those terms in section 317 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 [former 41 U.S.C. 266a; now 41 U.S.C. note prec. 3901] (as added by subsection (b)).

“SEC. 211. AUTHORIZATION FOR ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGH FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES.

Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Administrator of General Services shall establish procedures to implement section 501(c) of title 40, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)).

Not later than December 31, 2004 , the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate a report on the implementation and effects of the amendment made by subsection (a).

assist the public, including the regulated community, in electronically submitting information to agencies under Federal requirements, by reducing the “(3)

address the feasibility of developing, or enabling the development of, software, including Internet-based tools, for use by reporting “(C) address the feasibility of developing a distributed “(i)

provides consistent, dependable, and timely public access to the information holdings of 1 or more agencies, or some portion of such holdings, without requiring public users to know which “(ii)

address the feasibility of incorporating other elements related to the purposes of this section at the discretion of the “(E)

create interoperability between or among public databases managed by 2 or more agencies using technologies and techniques that facilitate public access; and

develop, or enable the development of, software to reduce errors in electronically submitted information.

Each pilot project shall seek input from users on the utility of the pilot project and areas for improvement. To the extent practicable, the “(e) Protections.— The activities authorized under this section shall afford protections for—

confidential business information consistent with section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code, and other relevant law;

personal privacy information under sections 552(b)(6) and (7)(C) and 552a of title 5, United States Code, and other relevant law;

other information consistent with section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and other relevant law; and

confidential statistical information collected under a confidentiality pledge, solely for statistical purposes, consistent with the Office of Management and Budget ’s Federal Statistical Confidentiality Order, and other relevant law.

study and enhance the effectiveness of community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that provide computer and Internet access to the public; and

promote awareness of the availability of on-line government information and services, to users of community technology centers, public libraries, and other public facilities that provide access to computer technology and Internet access to the public.

“(b) Study and Report.— Not later than 2 years after the effective date of this title [see Effective Date note set out under section 3601 of this title], the Administrator shall—

ensure that a study is conducted to evaluate the best practices of community technology centers that have received Federal funds; and

the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate ;

the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives ; and

the identification of methods to expand the use of best practices to assist community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that provide computer and Internet access to the public;

an analysis of whether community technology centers have been deployed effectively in urban and rural areas throughout the Nation; and

All agencies that fund community technology centers shall provide to the Administrator any information and assistance necessary for the completion of the study and the report under this section.

“(1) In general.— The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall work with other relevant Federal agencies, and other interested “(A)

identify other ways to assist community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that provide computer and Internet access to the public.

The Administrator, with assistance from the Secretary of Education, shall distribute information on the tutorial to community technology centers, public libraries, and other institutions that afford Internet access to the public.

The Administrator, with assistance from the Department of Education and in consultation with other agencies and organizations, shall promote the availability of community technology centers to raise awareness within each community where such a center is located.

“(h) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated for the study of best practices at community technology centers, for the development and dissemination of the online tutorial, and for the promotion of community technology centers under this section—

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Administrator, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency , shall ensure that a study is conducted on using “(2) Contents.— The study under this subsection shall address—

other Federal, State, and local agencies responsible for crisis preparedness, response, and consequence management; and

opportunities for research and development on enhanced technologies into areas of potential improvement as determined during the course of the study.

“(3) Report.— Not later than 2 years after the date on which a contract is entered into under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall submit a report on the study, including findings and recommendations to—

the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate ; and

the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives .

Other Federal departments and agencies with responsibility for disaster relief and emergency assistance shall fully cooperate with the Administrator in carrying out this section.

There are authorized to be appropriated for research under this subsection, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2003.

Based on the results of the research conducted under subsection (b), the Administrator, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency , shall initiate pilot projects or report to Congress on other activities that further the goal of maximizing the utility of “SEC. 215. DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO THE INTERNET.

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [ Dec. 17, 2002 ], the Administrator of General Services shall request that the National Academy of Sciences, acting through the National Research Council, enter into a contract to conduct a study on disparities in Internet access for online Government services.

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of General Services shall submit to the Committee on Governmental Affairs [now Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs] of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives a final report of the study under this section, which shall set forth the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the National Research Council.

“(1) how disparities in Internet access influence the effectiveness of online Government services, including a review of—

changes in the nature of personal and public Internet access that may alleviate or aggravate effective access to online Government services;

how the increase in online Government services is influencing the disparities in Internet access and how technology development or diffusion trends may offset such adverse influences; and

related societal effects arising from the interplay of disparities in Internet access and the increase in online Government services.

The report shall include recommendations on actions to ensure that online Government initiatives shall not have the unintended result of increasing any deficiency in public access to Government services.

The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, working with the “(2) Interagency group.—

The interagency group referred to under paragraph (1) shall include representatives of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other agencies.

the coordination with State, local, and tribal governments, public private partnerships, and other interested “(3)

maximize the degree to which unclassified geographic information from various sources can be made electronically compatible and accessible; and

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section, for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007.”

“Nothing in this Act [see Tables for classification] (including any amendment made by this Act) shall supersede any authority of the Secretary of Defense , thesection 3542(b)(2) of title 44, United States Code [see now 44 U.S.C. 3552(b)(6)].”

“Nothing in this Act [see Tables for classification] shall supersede any requirement made by or under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). RestrictedAtomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).”

Pub. L. 107–347, title V, Dec. 17, 2002 , 116 Stat. 2962, which related to confidential information protection and statistical efficiency, was repealed by Pub. L. 115–435, title III, § 302(c)(1), title IV, § 403, Jan. 14, 2019 , 132 Stat. 5552, 5557, effective 180 days after Jan. 14, 2019 , and restated as parts A to C of subchapter III of this chapter. See Transitional and Savings Provisions note set out under section 3561 of this title.

“Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, and Executive Order 12291 [formerly set out as a note under section 601 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees] shall not apply to information and regulations required for purposes of carrying out this Act [see Tables for classification] and implementing the amendments made by this Act.”

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Purpose. This order establishes an open and uniform program for managing information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with law, regulations, and Government-wide policies, excluding information that is classified under Executive Order 13526 of December 29, 2009 , or the Atomic Energy Act, as amended.

At present, executive departments and agencies (agencies) employ ad hoc, Sec . 2. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

(a) The CUI categories and subcategories shall serve as exclusive designations for identifying unclassified information throughout the executive branch that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls, pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and Government-wide policies.

(b) The mere fact that information is designated as CUI shall not have a bearing on determinations pursuant to any law requiring the disclosure of information or permitting disclosure as a matter of discretion, including disclosures to the legislative or judicial branches.

(c) The National Archives and Records Administration shall serve as the Executive Agent to implement this order and oversee Sec . 3. Review of Current Designations.

(a) On the basis of the submissions under section 3 of this order or future proposals, and in consultation with affected agencies, the Executive Agent shall, in a timely manner, approve categories and subcategories of CUI and associated markings to be applied uniformly throughout the executive branch and to become effective upon publication in the registry established under subsection (d) of this section. No unclassified information meeting the requirements of section 2(a) of this order shall be disapproved for inclusion as CUI, but the Executive Agent may resolve conflicts among categories and subcategories of CUI to achieve uniformity and may determine the markings to be used.

(b) The Executive Agent, in consultation with affected agencies, shall develop and issue such directives as are necessary to implement this order. Such directives shall be made available to the public and shall provide policies and procedures concerning marking, safeguarding, dissemination, and decontrol of CUI that, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, regulation, and Government-wide policies, shall remain consistent across categories and subcategories of CUI and throughout the executive branch. In developing such directives, appropriate consideration should be given to the report of the interagency Task Force on Controlled Unclassified Information published in August 2009. The Executive Agent shall issue initial directives for the implementation of this order within 180 days of the date of this order.

(c) The Executive Agent shall convene and chair interagency meetings to discuss matters pertaining to the program established by this order.

(d) Within 1 year of the date of this order, the Executive Agent shall establish and maintain a public CUI registry reflecting authorized CUI categories and subcategories, associated markings, and applicable safeguarding, dissemination, and decontrol procedures.

(e) If the Executive Agent and an Office of Management and Budget .

(f) In performing its functions under this order, the Executive Agent, in accordance with applicable law, shall consult with representatives of the public and State, local, tribal, and private sector partners on matters related to approving categories and subcategories of CUI and developing implementing directives issued by the Executive Agent pursuant to this order.

Sec . 5. Implementation.

(a) Within 180 days of the issuance of initial policies and procedures by the Executive Agent in accordance with section 4(b) of this order, each Office of Management and Budget , the Executive Agent shall establish deadlines for phased implementation by agencies.

(c) In each of the first 5 years following the date of this order and biennially thereafter, the Executive Agent shall publish a report on the status of Sec . 6. General Provisions.

(a) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with:

(1) applicable law, including protections of confidentiality and privacy rights;

(2) the statutory authority of the heads of agencies, including authorities related to the protection of information provided by the private sector to the Federal Government; and

(3) applicable Government-wide standards and guidelines issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology , and applicable policies established by the Office of Management and Budget .

(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other May 7, 2008 , entitled “Designation and Sharing of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” is hereby rescinded.

Making It Easier for America’s Small Businesses and America’s Exporters to Access Government Services to Help Them Grow and Hire

Memorandum of President of the United States, Oct. 28, 2011 , 76 F.R. 68049, provided:

Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

As I outlined in my State of the Union address to the Congress on January 25, 2011 , winning the future in the global economy will require a Government that wisely allocates its scarce resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness so that it can best support American competitiveness, innovation, and job growth. If we are to thrive in the global economy, and make America the best place on Earth to do business, we need to equip our Government with the tools necessary to support innovation and job growth in the 21st century.

Accordingly, we must make it easier for businesses to access the full range of Government programs and services without having to waste effort navigating their way through the Federal bureaucracy. At the same time, we must further streamline and coordinate Federal programs to reduce costs and provide customer-oriented service.

(2) Agencies shall work with the Steering Committee to develop and launch an introductory version of BusinessUSA. BusinessUSA shall be designed, tested, and built with the active feedback of U.S. businesses and relevant online communities. To the extent appropriate, practicable, and permitted by law, the BusinessUSA platform shall integrate related State and local government services as well as those of private sector partners.

(3) Agencies shall make information regarding their small business and export programs and services accessible through BusinessUSA. To accomplish this in a uniform fashion, the Steering Committee shall develop a common set of standards for content available through BusinessUSA, which shall identify the types of programs and services to be included initially on BusinessUSA and a structure for organizing and presenting such information. These standards shall be used by all agencies in the creation, presentation, and delivery of information regarding their programs and services, to the extent practicable and permitted by law.

(4) Agencies shall also work with the Steering Committee to develop new content for BusinessUSA that synthesizes information available across agencies to better serve small businesses and exporters. Among other things, agencies shall work together to aggregate on the BusinessUSA platform statistical, demographic, and other raw Government datasets of particular interest to small businesses and exporters, making Government Office of Management and Budget to enhance the centralized call center for responding to public questions about Federal programs and services (1–800–FED–INFO) to add expertise with Government programs and services for small businesses and exporters.

(6) (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: